MLB Players Weekend: Here's the best custom gear

Players Weekend has arrived and we couldn’t be more excited. The anticipated weekend has captured the imagination of the players and fans alike, and in the case of the New York Yankees, it’s even made history. Friday night marked the first time Yankees jerseys ever have featured the names or nicknames of a player during a game.

That’s pretty crazy when you think about it, but as we saw in the hours leading up to the opening of Players Weekend, it’s not just the jerseys and hats that will feature a unique look or have special meaning. Players are breaking out some custom-designed bats, batting gloves, cleats and even socks that are showing the world what Players Weekend means to them on a personal level.

Eric Hosmer of the Royals will be using a bat honoring his father and also his late teammate Yordano Ventura. (Joe Goldberg on Twitter)

Perhaps the coolest thing we’ve seen so far is this custom-designed bat for Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer. The bat features the fireman shield of his father on the barrel and a tribute to late teammate Yordano Ventura on the knob.